What Are Assorted Seeds?

Assorted Seeds are a common nature item that you can collect and trade. In the game, they are described simply as "a handful of seeds," and are most useful for trading with Celeste. While they don’t have direct combat applications, they act as a kind of in-game currency.

Each Assorted Seed weighs 0.05 units, and you can carry up to 100 per stack, which makes them easy to stockpile. The selling price is low, typically 100 coins, but their real value comes when you use them in trades rather than selling directly.

Where Can I Find Assorted Seeds?

In practice, players collect Assorted Seeds from several sources:

1. Scavenging Locations – These are the most consistent sources:

   • Fridges

   • Green Lockers

   • Red Lockers

   • Seed Drawer Boxes

   • Seed Vaults

   • Wicker Baskets

   Players often focus on these locations during daily runs because they reliably drop Assorted Seeds along with other resources.

2. Recycling or Salvaging Nature Items – Items like Agave, Lemon, Moss, Prickly Pear, and Herbal Bandages can be recycled into Assorted Seeds. In my experience, recycling is often more efficient than salvaging because you get slightly more seeds per item. For example:

   • Agave: 3 seeds recycled, 2 salvaged

   • Lemon: 3 seeds recycled, 2 salvaged

   • Candleberries: 2 seeds recycled

3. Special Items – Certain items like Sample Cleaner can produce a high number of seeds (up to 14 recycled), which makes them a good target for dedicated farming runs.

A common behavior I’ve noticed is that players will farm lockers and baskets first, then recycle leftover nature items to maximize seed collection without wasting time.

How Do Players Use Assorted Seeds?

Most experienced players use Assorted Seeds almost exclusively for trading with Celeste. She frequently offers rare or useful items in exchange for seeds, and this is where the seeds are most valuable. Directly selling them for coins is generally less efficient.

A side note: for those exploring the in-game economy, knowing how to sell items for maximum value is helpful. There are guides online specifically explaining how to sell Arc Raiders blueprints for cash, which follows a similar principle: focus on trading or selling items strategically rather than using them immediately or selling them at low value.

Should I Prioritize Recycling or Scavenging?

It depends on your playstyle:

• Casual players often prefer scavenging because it is straightforward. You open a locker, grab the seeds, and move on. This is quick, low-risk, and you often get other useful loot at the same time.

• Dedicated farmers typically combine scavenging with recycling. They gather nature items like Agave, Lemon, and Moss, then recycle them into seeds. This approach yields a higher total number of seeds per run, but it requires more planning and time.

From my experience, recycling is only worth it if you already have extra nature items that you won’t use. Otherwise, scavenging alone is usually enough to meet trading needs.

How Do Stack Size and Weight Affect Seed Collection?

Because Assorted Seeds have a small weight (0.05) and a high stack size (100), you can carry large amounts without overloading your inventory. Many players will stockpile hundreds of seeds before visiting Celeste, which saves time by reducing the number of trips you need to make.

This stackability also encourages players to focus on bulk farming, especially during events or when trying to unlock certain rewards. I often recommend keeping at least two full stacks in your inventory if you’re planning multiple trades.

Are Assorted Seeds Worth Recycling from Everything?

Not always. While technically you can recycle a wide range of nature items, the efficiency varies:

• Items like Sample Cleaner give a high return (12–14 seeds), making them a priority.

• Items like Roots or Olives give fewer seeds (1–2), so they’re lower priority unless you’re clearing inventory.

• Some items are better saved for crafting or other trades.

Experienced players usually maintain a mental list of which items are worth recycling based on seed yield and availability. Over time, this becomes second nature and reduces wasted effort.

Tips from the Community

Based on player behavior on Reddit and in-game experience, here are some practical tips:

1. Plan Scavenging Routes – Focus on areas where lockers and baskets are clustered to maximize seed collection per run.

2. Keep Nature Items for Recycling – If you see high-yield items like Sample Cleaner or Agave, don’t use them immediately. Recycle them when you have a chance to convert them into seeds efficiently.

3. Trade Smart – Celeste’s trades are more valuable than selling seeds for coins. Save your seeds for the best offers.

4. Stack Wisely – Don’t overfill your inventory with low-value items if you’re farming seeds. Keep space for high-value drops.

5. Combine Methods – Scavenging + recycling is the optimal approach if you want large amounts of seeds quickly.

Assorted Seeds may seem trivial at first, but understanding their sources, weight, stack size, and best use is key for effective gameplay in Arc Raiders. Most players benefit more from trading seeds with Celeste than from selling them directly, and recycling certain nature items can significantly boost your total seed count.

Whether you’re a casual scavenger or a dedicated farmer, keeping a few stacks of Assorted Seeds ready for trade is a small step that makes a big difference in your overall efficiency. By combining scavenging, recycling, and smart trading, you’ll always be prepared for Celeste’s offers and other in-game opportunities.

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